by Ellen Dunkel, Posted: October 22, 2020
Kim Bears Bailey has been named the artistic director of Philadanco, the company announced Thursday, replacing founder Joan Myers Brown in that role. Brown, 88, has led the company for 50 years. She will become artistic adviser and retain her title of founder. She has long said she would step down from the top artistic position after Philadanco’s 50th anniversary celebrations, which were cut short in the spring by coronavirus. The company plans to continue the festivities when it can return to the stage. https://www.inquirer.com/arts/philadanco-joan-myers-brown-kim-bears-bailey-20201022.html